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Remote Lighting Controller FEC Type: HP0656/7/8 User Manual

1. HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Juss AL a AF y Remote Lighting Controller FEC Type HP0656 7 8 User Manual Specification Diagnostics Du FEC Remote Lighting Controller Type HP065 input 110 230V AC 50 60Hz 12V DC 30W Version 1 0 Issue 11 1 March 2015 Note that this manual relates to Hardware V1 3 and Software V1 11 Powered by eAGLe Light Engines Jani nterleader Limited eAGLe eb NA m 6 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual Contents jee 0 0 ee eee E eee ee ee ee eee eee 5 1 1 SASS eareas li sitenasiaanuiia sia caabinncanaumdsetetettasmsta 5 1 2 mici PNM SS cece ah nee 5 2 Architecture of Remote Lighting Controller seeeeeeeeisssesesesseseeeeeeeeennnn nennen nennen nnne 6 3 i060 20 RB 6 1 ION M pe ee ene ee Oe nee eae eee eee 7 3 1 Keypad and LCD Display Overview ccccccccccaeseeeeeecaeeeeeeecaeeeeeeesaeaeeeeeesseaseeeeesaeaeeeeesseaseeesessaaeeeeeeas 7 S PIS MIN SC TEE ETT 8 3 2 1 ERECAN NENU VIO CS RT EET 8 SS aE 1 gt 2 Em ET 9 3 4 Succ E S u 9 S MEE d i EO i i eE ween 9 3 6 OY OAC OG el O M 10 37 Reypad Ne ERRNIRUTER 10
2. F4 Exit to previous menu Setup For Meteo Pack Set Meteo Units Takes up to 10 secs Wind Temp Press Knots DegC hPa Save ST eer Te UI a are Level 7 Meteo Unit Settings Altitude Oft Wind Temp Press F1 Cycles Knots MPH amp KPH lt CAN gt Cancel lt ENT gt OK MP H DegF inHg Save C ME E z bs F2 Toggles Degrees C F F3 Cycles hPa mbar amp inHg F4 Save and exit Meteo Altitude setting next page To change the Meteo Units select Units from the menu and press F1 F2 or F3 repeatedly to cycle through the available units for Soeed Temperature and Pressure respectively F1 Knots gt MPH gt KPH gt Knots F2 Degrees Celsius lt gt Degrees Fahrenheit F3 hPa gt mbar gt inHg gt hPa F4 Save and exit menu The reporting units can be changed by SMS command See section on SMS commands Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 46 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 6 Meteo Setup Altitude The pressure reading assumes that the sensor is at 0 feet AMSL Before the unit is used and will provide pressure information the height of the sensor above or below mean sea level must be entered into the unit Until this is done the unit will not report pressure instead it will report Pressure Uncalibrated in meteorological reports The conversion factor is Pressure Correction Altitude 0
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4. Set VHF Threshold Setup Click Period Threshold 080dBm Period 50OmS Decr Incr Save Quit Incr Decr Save Quit 1 O 1 O L1 L1 L1 O VHF Status Frequency reading Note that in the screen extreme right the frequency is displayed as 134 808MHz even though the channel selected is 134 810 This is because the channels are a simplified and rounded down or up representation of the frequency used A table showing the first 16 channels versus their frequency is shown below The user does not need to know any of this detail 118 000 118 0000 118 025 118 0250 118 050 118 0500 118 075 118 0750 118 005 118 0000 118 030 118 0250 118 055 118 0500 118 080 118 0750 118 010 118 0083 118 035 118 0333 118 060 118 0583 118 085 118 0833 118 015 118 0166 118 040 118 0416 118 065 118 0666 118 090 118 0916 Note that the 25kHz spacing channels italics are an exact frequency but that the 8 33kHz channels are not This pattern is repeated every 100kHz for all 3 040 channels Version 1 0 Issue 1 1 06 February 2015 Page 27 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual Sensitivity Setting the threshold The Threshold is the level of Received Signal Strength at which the receiver is set to detect the carrier signal so called Carrier Detect and is expressed as the power at the aerial socket By default it is set to 75dBm and can be varied between OdBm and 125dBm where OdBm is
5. This will make the contact for the normally open contact and break the contact for the normally closed contact Once the PSU and circuit have been checked as above the controller can be re assembled in the reverse order that it was taken apart and the front cover attached 6 11 3 Secondary Current Circuit Sensing A simplified circuit diagram for optional secondary current sensing is shown in the appendix 2 Note that this option requires a revised version of the relay and PSU interface board which must be specified at the time of ordering Version 1 0 Issue 1 1 06 February 2015 Page 55 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 12 Inserting the SIM While the front panel including the keypad and LCD are disconnected and before re assembly the SIM should be fitted The SIM is located behind a rotating flap on the back of the keypad unit below left To fit SIM 1 Slacken the two screws using a Philips PH1 2 or Pozidrive PZ2 screwdriver There is no need to remove the screws or plate 2 Rotate the flap clock wise as shown 3 Slide the plastic SIM carrier gently to the right and then pull forward 4 Insert the SIM into the plastic SIM carrier metal contacts to the left inside and the ident corner downward 5 Close the flap making sure that the SIM is in correctly aligned and properly seated 6 Slide the plastic SIM carrier to the left until a click
6. is heard or felt Rotate the flap back into place and gently re tighten the screws 6 13 Final Assembly Re attach the ribbon cable s between the front panel unit and the base unit Re attach the VHF aerial cable to the BNC socket Re assemble the front cover to the base unit and tighten the retaining screws firmly but not too tight Take care that 1 All connectors and cables are secure and that they are not caught in anything 2 The enclosure retaining screws are screwed in evenly and firmly but not too tight You are now ready to configure the unit Section 6 Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 56 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 7 Summary Specification Controller modes VHF Frequency Range Channel spacing V1 Receiver Channel spacing V2 Receiver VHF Sensitivity Frequency selection VHF aerial GSM Bands Network Tariff GSM aerial UHF aerial Degree of protection LCD and Keypad protection Unit operating temperature oystem Storage temperature Compliance Operating voltage AC Electrical Protection Operating voltage DC Max voltage range DC Power standby LCD Backlight On Power standby LCD Backlight Off Power all relays active Power GSM transmitting Max power consumption Relay capacity Cable Entry Mains Cable entry MetPak V1 V2 Enclosure Cable entry MetPak V3 Enclosure Monitoring Option Size Enclosure material Wei
7. 4 40 Ground Screw Green shield wire A crimp eye can be attached after the cable is inserted 15 4 The MetPak Connector The first operation is to release the connector from the cable To do this hold the connector face down and apply pressure to each release switch in turn with a small screwdriver while at the same time gently easing the cable out Photo right Once the switches are fully depressed the wire can be easily released DO NOT FORCE or the connector will be damaged Insertion of the wires is the reverse operation hold down the switch fully insert the wire and release the switch Gently pull on the wire to ensure it is secure Version 1 0 Issue 1 1 06 February 2015 Page 67 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 15 5 Connecting the MetPak It is suggested that if possible connection to the MetPak is carried out at ground level or on a platform rather than once the MetPak has been permanently mounted Once this stage is completed care must be taken not to put strain on the cable during the completion of the task The entry cable gland of the connection box is fitted with both an IP rated sealing ring and also a spring steel cable grip internal to the connector This allows a cable to be easily pushed into the box but stops it being withdrawn Take care to insert only sufficient cable to make the connection see photo bel
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9. Setup GSM Time Set Phone Numbers Set Hours Press soft keys for Enter No LIEU Ops Agncy Mimic Exit E ij F2 E3 F4 Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 30 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 4 2 Set GSM Clock selecting Clock from the previous menu starts the clock setting process Level 6 Clock Setting Setup GSM Time Setup GSM Date Set Hours 306 eae AX Use keypad amp Fn Keys JOC GGG ie PIE MERCI To set Time amp Date Setup GSM Time Setup GSM Date Ac Setup GSM Date Set Minutes IAG Set Month IAG Date 18 10 2014 Bu 3 E E T SUN wuu OK New Setup GSM Time Setup GSM Year GSM Unit Clock Set Time 10 20 Set Year OC OK New Ee t NUN Cu wu The first screen requests the hour This must be entered in 24 hour format and as a two digit number For example 9 o clock in the morning would be entered 09 and 5 o clock in the afternoon 17 Immediately that the two numbers for the hours have been entered you are prompted to enter minutes Again this is as a two digit number Immediately the minutes have been entered the time is shown bottom left screen which you can accept F1 OK or reject and start over F2 New Once the time has been correctly entered the day of the month is prompted for Again this is in a two digit format The number is checked t
10. 1 1 VHF Frequency Setting The system automatically detects which version of VHF Receiver is installed and displays the options available in the frequency setting screen examples shown below 25kHz Channel Spacing 8 33 amp 25kHz Channel Spacing Frequency 122 800MHz Frequency 122 800MHz 25kHz Spacing 8 33 25kHz Spacing ae e ee Freq 100 000 lt Can gt Cancel lt Clr gt New lt Can gt Cancel lt Clr gt New Level 5 VHF Frequency Setting Menu Frequency 122 800MHz 8 33 25kHz Spacing Freq TOD nD Can Cancel lt Clr gt New Use numeric pad to enter the desired channel frequency Only valid channels are allowed Frequency 122 800MHz J as input any others ignored 8 33 25kHz Spacine Freq 134 810 340 8 200 8 2 22 E 0 L2 E17 Once valid channel has been entered press ENT Frequency 134 810MHz E to accept and store lt Can gt Cancel lt Clr gt New lt ENT gt Accept amp Store lt CAN gt quits to main VHF menu lt CLR gt re starts channel entry 25kHz Channel Setting as each number is entered it is checked to ensure that the channel frequency is valid If valid the number entered is displayed and the cursor moves to the next space Any invalid entries are ignored nothing is displayed and the cursor does not move Once sufficient numbers have been entered to ensure a correct and unique channel the full frequency is displayed screen 3 and confirmation requested ENT 8 33kHz 25
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12. Manufacturers Model No DR 30 12 Universal AC input Full range 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Input current 1 1A Protections Short circuit Over load Over voltage Cooling by free air convection Can be installed on DIN rail TS 35 7 5 or 15 Isolation class LED indicator for power on 100 full load burn in test Approvals A 4 CBCe 9 Spare Parts The following spare parts are available and can be fitted by users 9 1 Relays Spare relays are available that can be easily fitted by the user operator The tools required to access the controller are e Medium flat tipped or PZ No 2 or PH No 2 cross head screw driver to remove cover and detach relays from rail and disconnect reconnect wiring 9 2 Other There are no other user serviceable parts Items requiring repair need to be returned to FEC Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 58 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 10 Diagnostics and Fault Finding The following are the range of simple tests that an end user of the controller can perform to be carried out in the order given Warning If the controller is mains powered the controller box will contain dangerous voltages A qualified electrician must perform all of the necessary safety checks on the unit prior to any other tests being carried out Basic Visual Checks Ensure that e The unit is properly mounted secure and appears physical
13. O o O O O GSM Rssi 65 Note that the 1 soft key is solid indicating that the GSM receiver is ON and that the soft key option is to turn it Off Pressing F1 will toggle the GSM receiver on and off and it will be left in that state on Exit The other menu options are Setup Performs a variety of configuration options on the GSM system and Selecting the Read option initiates a read of the GSM module NB It may take up to 30 seconds for the module to be read and the data displayed The data are displayed in three groups 1 lime and Date T HH MM D YYYY MM DD Example shown is 14 07 on the 14 November 2014 2 The GSM module type and software version and build date and 3 The GSM signal strength on a scale of 0 no signal to 100 Max signal strength Typical operating range is 60 80 Once the data have all been displayed there is a pause of e few seconds and then the system returns to the Setup Read GSM Unit menu Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 29 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 4 1 Setup GSM selecting Setup brings up the following menu which allows 1 The clock calendar to be set and 2 The Operator Agency and Mimic stored numbers to be viewed and changed Level 5 GSM Setting Menu Setup cae db ds F1 Sets the Clock Calendar Press soft eys or PTT ee Exit F2 Enables Operator Agency and Mimic numbers to be edited
14. are a number of Types of users of the system User This is generally the pilot who has been given permission to use the system Operator This is the owner or operator of the facility Agency A third party who the operator wishes to be informed of operational activity Mimic A designated mimic panel used to remotely control and report RLC activity FEC FEC have defined access to certain options e g reset the Operators PIN OEM The Original Equipment Manufacturer has defined access to perform diagnostic and Support options The options available to FEC and OEM are explicitly defined as part of the supply agreement 3 4 Channels The RLC uses the concept of Channels to control which of the control relays are activated by keypad and VHF commands The default settings are as follows Keypad Action VHF Action Default Relay Activated Soft Key 1 Pressed Relay 1 activated Soft Key 2 Pressed Relay 2 activated soft Key 3 Pressed Relay 3 activated Note that any combination of relays can be activated instead of the defaults see later section 3 5 VHF Operation If VHF is Active then the controller will be activated if 3 5 or 7 presses of the aircraft microphone switch are made in a 5 second period by an approaching pilot on frequency This will turn on whichever relay s have been assigned to channels 1 2 or 3 respectively for a period previously set by the operator default 15 minutes Th
15. confirming which Groups are mapped to the 3 channels default is Group 0 Press F1 F3 to select which channel is to be configured and the screen middle right will prompt for the Group number Enter 0 9 The system will accept the value entered and display the new mapping bottom right Change the channels as required and then press F4 to Exit and save mapping values TPEOCPHEWENSEENWESNE A Level 4 UHF Main Menu Press soft keys for x Z F1 Enter Wireless Battery Light Test Menu uos iso Pul F2 Selects the RLC Setup menu F4 Exit Wireless Group Channel Group Setup Chi Controls Group 0 Enter Group 0 MM 0 0 0 Group Enter Group No lt CAN gt Quit 9000 CH1 CH2 CH3 Exit lt CAN gt Quit E Enter HeliLight Group Enter Channel to Map Channel 1 selected nar RIE Emre bed E V DU sc m Select which HeliLight 5 0 0 lt Group Press soft keys for CH1 CH2 cus Exit DT NM We Group is controlled by Ch 1 a ek us ps E This Example Group 5 Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 36 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 5 7 Testing the RLC HeliLight Link Test Menu 1 From the UHF Wireless Light Menu previous page select Test and then when prompted enter the Group number of the HeliLight the RLC is to be tested with Note for this test only one HeliLight of the group should be on at
16. correct PIN number is given the system will then activate the selected channel and relays as defined by their mapping This method of activation is a secure and convenient way of activating the lights if the helipad is manned Note that even if a channel has already been activated by a different user route as above it is possible to re activate the same channel to extend the timeout period or activate a different channel In the example below the Operator has activated Channel 2 and reset the time out Access Via Keypad Last on By Operator CH1 CH2 CH3 Timer E n 05 53 The screen will display the status of the channels and also confirm that the latest activation is via the keypad and by either a User or the Operator a function of the PIN code used The system will down count for the time out period just as it would for a VHF input Note that if the RLC is fitted with both VHF and GSM receivers and the Operator number has been entered the Operator will receive an SMS notification when a channel is activated via the keypad as well as VHF and GSM This allows the Operator to maintain awareness of all channel activations however triggered With the exception of Keypad Cancel see later section once activated the Menu option is unavailable and any key presses on the keypad are ignored other than F1 F4 and CAN This is a safety feature to ensure no compromise of the operation once initiated 4 1 2 Keypad Cancel by Oper
17. entry arrangements on the bottom of the base serial numbers 33 3 Mains in out cable VHF aerial connector glands 1 with blank plug Meteorological Cable Ww Gland GSM connector Position 6 7 4 V3 Enclosure The Picture below shows the connectors and cable entry arrangements on the bottom of the base serial numbers 31 384 with UHF option 3 Mains in out cable VHF aerial connector glands 1 with blanking plug Meteorological Cable Gland with blank plug GSM connector Position if fitted GSM connector Position 6 8 Relays Three 20 Amp Finder type 22 23 relays are fitted to the controller Each has 1 Normally Open NO and 1 Normally Closed NC contact set as shown in the schematic box right Optionally Finder type 22 22 with 2 NO contact sets each can be fitted A2 T 1 c rem Bo HP0656 Finder 22 23 Relay Connections 3 A1 Coil DO NOT TOUCH x A2 Coil DO NOT TOUCH Rela 2 IE 1 N01 mG E 53 2 COMT 3 NC2 A2 1 gere l Relay3 4 COM2 3 Top view as mountedin base Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 52 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 9 Mains wiring The arrangement of the base units is shown below V1 Enclosure y 12V DC 30W Mains PSU 100 240VAC 3 off 20A Relays 1NO 1NC VHF BNC connector Position of optional GSM conn
18. oey SULIOLIAag 934 E s 10 s 1 pue ejep paajue d HHHH I 3 0 90jseu uojoea ie sejo suuoged yun pue SuoiSJ9A W S 9 AW ENTUM quiessy pues yuswo suods y enjeA aks 9po2 9po2 uonduoseg puewwod Nid Hels spueululo5 SINS IN3O 8 334 Jo xeju s pue Arewuwins Page 17 of 72 06 February 2015 Version 1 0 Issue 11 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 6 System Response To User No Meteorological Pack fitted The controller will respond to the caller either User or Operator with confirmation of the system status The standard response is shown in the screen shot of an iPhone below VHF Radio Active 122 8MHz Confirmation Channel 1 Active Confirmation Channel 2 Inactive No Meteoroloaical Pack fitted Time Date stamp of transmission in international format Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 18 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 7 System Response To User Meteorological Pack fitted No Altitude Set The standard response is shown in the screen shot of an iPhone below if a MetPak is fitted but altitude NOT set If the meteorological station altitude is not set no pressure information is sent Controller ID Event Number VHF Radio Active 122 8MHz Confirmation Channel 1 Active Confirmation Channel 2 Inactive Confirmation C
19. the HeliLights to Manual Mode and restore the default wireless settings Level 6 Wireless Battery HeliLight Test F1 Starts Walk Test F2 HeliLights to Manual Mode F3 Restore Default Wireless Mode Settings FA Exit FEETNEFTT Test 2 ePress sott keys for Walk Man Rest Ex iit O 1 1 O Wireless Mode Defaults Restored Wireless Lights Lights set To Manual Walk Test CAN Quit Walk Test issues sequence e On for 1 second e Off for 1 second Continuously for 10 minutes then Sets HeliLights to Manual Mode To perform a Walk Test press F1 and the RLC will send alternating On and Off commands every second 1 second On 1 second Off and will continue to do for either 1 Until the CAN key is pressed to cancel or 2 10 minutes have elapsed since entering menu mode Once the walk test is activated simply go to the desired location of the lights and place on the ground to confirm that they continue to flash On Off indicating they are receiving the signal To ensure that the range is adequate it is advisable to go some distance beyond they chosen location to ensure the signal is still being received Manual Pressing F2 sends the command to the HeliLight to re enter Manual Mode Wireless Mode blue LED on the HeliLight goes off Wireless Mode Pressing F3 sends the command to the HeliLight to enter Wireless Mode Wireless Mode blue LED on the HeliLight goes on but does not turn any LEDs o
20. the UHF aerial connectors are gold GSM are silver The UHF socket is on the side of the keypad enclosure where indicated Care should be taken when removing and fitting the plug and it is best gently tightened with a slim jaw 8mm open ended spanner Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 65 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 15 Appendix 5 Mounting and Connection of MetPak 15 1 Mounting arrangements The MetPak unit is supplied with all the necessary fixings to attach to a mounting pole Instructions and tips about mounting are all contained in the manuals supplied on the enclosed Gill Instruments CD Pay particular attention to the following Positioning 1 2 3 4 Mount at the top of and away from the mounting pole i e ensure the head is clear of and not beside the pole Clear of close obstructions likely to influence the readings e g trees buildings wind and air conditioning fans wind and temperature amp RH o0 as not to cause an obstruction to aircraft movements Ensure that the head is correctly aligned to North there are diagrams in the Gill Instruments manual which identify this Electrical 1 Ensure that the mast and MetPak are earthed with suitably sized grounding cable the MetPak has an earth bonding point on the mounting arm The signal cable is properly and securely connected The shield wire of the signal c
21. the box drops towards freezing the heater is run at increasing power to maintain the keyboard display and electronics at a temperature above freezing In a battery powered system the heater can be turned off to conserve power System Setup See over Level 4 System Setup Menu F1 Toggles the LCD Back Light Between Setup Unit Operation LCD Heater A E On default and Auto F2 Toggles the Heater Between Auto Default and Off F3 Goes to the next System menu Setup Unit Operation Setup Unit Operation Setup System gt Heater LED Heater Press soft keys for Auto Auto Sys Exit On Off Sys Exit Meteo Reset ID EX PT 0 H C3 0O H n 0O O a Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 44 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 4 System Utilities This option allows the operator to 1 Configure the Meteorological Pack MetPak parameters 2 Restore all of the factory set default values and 3 Set the ID number of the unit Level 5 Setup Unit Operation Press soft keys F1 Selects Meteo settings P gis ps diri um F2 Selects Restore factory default settings F3 Sets the unit ID Setup System Current ID 0000 Enter New LILILILI Setup For Meteo Pack Set Factory Defaults Current ID 0000 ECCE ICI NEG tek Wis I s sc WARNING ARE YOU SURE New Unit ID 0014 Alt Units Test Exit Yes No Exit OK Ne
22. the highest level and 125dBm the lowest Great care should be exercised in setting the threshold too low less than 80dBm as noise may cause false triggers Equally if very high signal levels are experienced an attenuator may need to be introduced to the aerial feed Before changing the threshold level read the section about the display of Rssi accessed via the Tech option and described over as this will give good information about the local conditions Click Setting the minimum PTT press period As well as setting the signal level at which the system will trigger the minimum length of time that the Push To Talk PTT switch is activated can also be set This Click period helps mitigate against the effects of noisy switches which can otherwise cause problems of false activations The system employs digital filtering of the received signal and waits for the signal to be stable above the threshold level for the Click time before it counts as a genuine PTT press Each click is counted in a 5 second period and if 3 5 or 7 clicks successfully received channels 1 2 or 3 are set see later section on mapping of channels to relays The default setting for Click is 100ms 100 milliseconds and can be set between 1 and 250mS Some experimentation may be necessary to ensure correct operation in any particular installation Tech Reading the receiver status Selecting Tech from the Advanced VHF menu reads
23. the rail there is no need to remove it b Snapin the required additional terminals sliding others as required c Push the earth terminal back up to ensure no gaps between terminal and re tighten the middle screw NB Ensure that no live connections are exposed by the insertion of additional connectors Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 54 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 11 Basic Circuit Testing Even before connecting the keypad the circuits can be tested as the relays incorporate manual testing buttons Once the mains wiring has been completed and it is safe to energise the controlled circuit turn on the mains supply 6 11 1 12V DC PSU Check that the following LEDs are lit 1 The green LED on the PSU marked DC OK 2 The red PSU LED on the PSU and Relay Interface Board and 3 The green 12V LEDs on the PSU and Relay Interface Board If the LED on the PSU does not light then check the mains supply cable and fuse If the LED on the PSU lights but the LEDS on the PSU and Relay Interface Board do not light suspect a continuity problem with the DC feed cable to the board If this cannot be resolved there is a fault with the unit which must be returned 6 11 2 Manually checking the mains switched circuit To test the mains switched circuit press the button on the top of the relay s Manual Push Button
24. to be sized accordingly WARNING If the circuits to be switched are fed from a separate isolator it is imperative that this is also isolated before work is commenced 6 7 Circuit Connectors and Cable Entry 6 7 1 V1 Enclosure The Picture below shows the connectors and cable entry arrangements on the bottom of the base serial numbers 1 19 um 3 Mains in out cable glands 1 with blank plug VHF aerial connector Meteorological SWUM connector optional Optional GSM connector position Notes 1 An external GSM aerial is fitted on top of the unit and should prove sufficient for most installations If necessary an external GSM aerial option pack is available 2 he Meteorological SWUM connector will only be fitted on units that have this option ordered at the time of supply If not fitted this will be blank as photo 6 7 2 V2 Enclosure The Picture below shows the connectors and cable entry arrangements on the bottom of the base serial numbers 19 30 32 3 Mains in out cable VHF aerial connector glands 1 with blank plug Meteorological SWUM connector standard GSM connector Position standard Unit must be installed by a competent electrical engineer Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 51 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 7 3 V3 Enclosure The Picture below shows the connectors and cable
25. updates can be emailed to you as a self extracting zip file To update the software initiated through the Boot loader Switch The following is the simplest way of initiating the Connect System to be updated uploading of new software 1 Read the instructions and information contained in the readme file that is sent with the new software 2 Turn the unit off and disconnect from the normal rennet opp oeny power source 3 Open the enclosure as described in earlier sections open carefully and disconnect aerial and p ram eae connecting cable and earth wire 4 Lay the controller front panel face down on a protective flat surface 5 Double click on the update file and a screen similar to that to the top right will appear Connect the USB cable to the PC caine i 7 Hold down the Boot loader switch at the same oe obice enrichir lal Per time as connecting to the USB port on the rear of the controller image right this will power the To install software version 01 02 controller from the PC 8 The screen on the PC should now advise that the Sao TE ES system is connected and the Install button will To skip the installation click Cancel eAGLe changed from greyed out to active 9 Click Install and the software will be automatically uploaded to the controller checked 10 A screen right confirms the update in progress FEC Software Up NNNM 11 When complete click finish and the window will To install softw
26. 036438 hPa Note that this is simple correction sufficient for most situations but Operators must satisfy themselves that the reported figure is accurate for their implementation Level 7 Setup Meteo Altitude Step 1 Enter absolute altitude Step 2 Confirm Above or Below Sea Level Example Sets 234 feet AMSL Limits are 1 388 to 29 029 Set Meteo Altitude Altitude Oft lt CAN gt Cancel lt ENT gt OK New Altitude Above Below Sea Levl Altitude Error Press soft keys for Limits are Above Below Save 1 388 to 29 029ft Set Meteo Altitude Altitude Oft lt CAN gt Cancel lt ENT gt OK New Altitude 234 The current stored altitude 0 feet default as shipped is displayed and the new absolute altitude prompted for A maximum of 5 digits are allowed In the example above 234 feet has been entered Press lt ENT gt and the system prompts whether this figure is Above or Below Mean Sea Level Press F1 or F2 as appropriate In the example above AMSL is chosen and the system immediately confirms that the new value has been set The altitude cannot be changed by SMS command Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 47 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 7 Meteo Setup Test selecting Test from the Meteo Menu will enter a test loop where the RLC will continually search for the MetPak and read the MetPak if found of Leve
27. 11 06 February 2015 Page 4 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 1 Overview FEC s Remote Lighting Controller is an all new fully digital design that combines ease of installation and use with sophisticated yet simple and secure configuration via the IP65 rated keypad and LCD display or via SMS 1 1 Key Features e Traditional VHF Pilot Controlled Lighting PLC configuration e Simple frequency setting through front panel no fiddly switches e Defined number of presses to activate Channels 1 2 or3 e Programmable timeout for VHF keypad and GSM activation e VHF operation can be remotely enabled disabled for extra security e FCC EU approved Integrated tri band GSM Telemetry Engine for SMS control e Secure PIN code protected SMS commands to monitor and control your installation e Secure SMS status reporting check out your installation before taking off e Remotely activate Channels 1 2 or 3 and have the status sent straight back to your mobile e Three 20 Amp heavy duty relays in the box Enables linked peripheral shutdown e Local and remote test and diagnostics integrated into the unit e Very low power consumption Approx 3W idle and less than 30W max including internal winter heater e Operates from 110 240V AC 50 60Hz or 12V DC ideal for solar and batteries e Weather station interface for meteorological information from your helipad Option
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29. 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 15 7 Commissioning the MetPak Via the RLC menu Screen enter the Meteo Setup Menu Meteo gt PIN gt Sys gt Setup gt Sys gt Meteo gt Test Level 7 MetPak Test Utility Continuously reads from MetPak Press F4 to Exit Takes up to 10 secs Takes up to 10 secs Takes up to 10 secs No MetPak found MetPak Data Error Wind 030 012Knots Temp 20 Press 1013hP Ex it EI Exit O Ex LESE Screen is as above if Screen is as above if Screen is as above if no MetPak feed is found and MetPak feed is found but MetPak feed is found dste straamiecorminted data stream is OK Press F4 to Exit AMA i Note units are the default Press F4 to Exit may take a second or values and pressure may take a second or two to respond d to respond uncorrected for altitude P Press FA to Exit The RLC will continually search for the MetPak and data If no MetPak is detected the screen will show No MetPak Found If a MetPak is found but there is a data error then the screen will show MetPak Data Error If the MetPak is found and the data is good the screen will show Wind OXX OYY Knots Temp ZZ Press ABCDhP Note that these are a sub set of the full report and in the default units of the MetPak Using other sources of data local meteorological reports hand held instruments etc to confirm that the readings are as expected NB The pressu
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31. Lighting the system is counting clicks from the pilot The number of clicks CD received in the 5 second period is displayed as shown above and at the end of that period the following occurs Gk Action commet 1 2 4 60r8or No action taken One click will be detected any time a pilot more clicks Return to standby or ground station on frequency presses their push to talk microphone button If no action is taken the screen will return to that shown at the top of the page left or if a channel is activated for example to one shown below Access Via VHF Last on By Pilot CH1 CH2 CH3 Timer w n n 00 19 The above shows that Channel 1 is active ON and that the system is timing down The time out period is O minutes 19 seconds At the end of this period the channel will be de activated At any time the pilot can re activate the same channel or activate a different channel by pressing their PIT again the required number of clicks The channels requested will be activated and the time out period begin counting down again Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 11 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 1 1 Activation by Keypad At any time other than during menu operations touching any of the three channel keys F1 F3 will immediately challenge for a PIN number The system will accept either a valid User or Operator PIN If a
32. Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual Document Revision Sheet Issue New feature Operator breakout from Timeout 1 0 3 8 May 2014 Additional appendix covering aerial installations 1 0 4 8 May 2014 Additional Operator SMS commands Meteo site altitude added for pressure calibration 1 0 5 4 July 2014 Update to Channel relay mapping section Added User cancel for User set Keypad Entry Deleted VHF Unicom frequency setting option Deleted Menu selected software reload option Added Meteo setup option Added Antenna mounting suggestion 1 0 6 4 July 2014 oystem data readout period extended to 5 seconds 1 0 7 5 July 2014 Meteorological unit altitude and settings added 1 0 8 25 September Support for Wireless Battery HeliLights added 2014 MetPak installation added 12 October 2014 Enclosure details confirmed Meteo Setup sections improved Help SMS messages added 18 November Menus simplified and added 2014 Re trigger of channels by VHF and keypad entry within timeout period Setting unsetting of multiple channels in one SMS SMS setting defaults to timeout as per VHF keypad 1 March 2015 Added 8 33kHz setting for Version 2 VHF receivers Wireless UHF Battery Light Aerial details V3 Enclosure MetPak wiring and connector details oO o 1 0 10 10 1 Improved Back Light control q Optional Meteorological Pack i a Pole Mounted Version 1 0 Issue
33. SU D A2 51 EER ECEE D A2 tol Relay TES WARNING Unit must be installed by a competent electrical engineer Mains In To Circuit Follow the instructions given in the earlier section Version 1 0 Issue 1 1 06 February 2015 Page 61 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 13 Appendix 3 Factory Default Settings The following are the Factory default settings LOD Backign Option Auto Backlight timeout period 1 minute Cannot be changed In Menu timeout period 10 minutes Cannot be changed Heater Enable Auto Option Off VHF GSM Keypad Timeout 15 minutes Range 1 60 minutes VHF Threshold 750dBm Range OdBm 110dBm Click period 100mS Range 1 250mS VHF Active O n Option Off GSM Active On Option Off User PIN 0000 Unit ID Set to Unit Serial Number Goes to 0000 on Software re load Wind Units Knots Options mph kph Temperature Units Dewpoint Units Celsius Fahrenheit Note Temperature and Dewpoint change together Barometric Pressure Units HectoPascals Options mbar inHg Meteo Unit Site Altitude 0 feet Used to adjust pressure Above Mean Sea Level reading o Channel 1 Relay s 1 Options any combination Channel 2 Relay s 2 Options any combination Channel 3 Relay s 3 Options any combination Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 62 of 72 Interleader L
34. able is connected to the Grounding point in the connector box see photo later The signal cable is securely supported in conduit trunking and fixed with tape clips or wrap ties at short centres 15 2 Signal Cable Enclosure Version 2 For Version 2 enclosures the MetPak is supplied with 30m of 3 pair screened Belden type 9503 or similar data cable and has been terminated both ends see photo below for MetPak end and fully tested before shipment with the MetPak The cable The installer should familiarise themselves with the operation of the 8 way plug in connector of the MetPak end Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 66 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual Note that the cable is made up of 3 twisted pairs and a screen 1 Red and Black 2 White and Black 3 Green and Black 4 Outer screen The Red White and Green sleeving round the pairs in the photograph have been added as the cable is made up to aid identification and ease of installation The outer screen has a thin green sleeve If the cable is extended or shortened the pairing must be maintained or the unit may not operate or even be damaged Lengths up to 150m can be supplied at additional cost 15 3 MetPak Connections 1 JP mNone Jj ov None Black with White Sleeve 0 0 0 0 Black with Green Sleeve Green White Black S G O BRO O Jj
35. age 12 1 V FEC HP0656 HW 01 03 Activations 1 Unit Temp 129V HW 01 10 14 11 2014 Runtime 1H 25M LCD Backlight On c Interleader 2014 Heat on OH OM System Heater Auto System Shows the type and hardware amp software configuration History Logs Shows the system ID the number of times the unit not channels has been turned on and off activations the total unit run time and the time the heater has run for System Parameters Shows the current Power Supply Unit PSU voltage and unit temperature and the configuration of the LCD Backlight On default or Off and heater Auto Default or Off Note that if the unit is being run from a 12V battery the PSU voltage will indicate the battery voltage Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 43 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 3 Setup Unit Operation There are two main options 1 Control of the LCD backlight and internal heater for power management and 2 Systems update and restore LCD By default the LCD display Backlight is On Optionally it can be set to Auto to save power In auto mode the backlight goes off if no key is pressed or message sent to the screen for ten minutes Touching a key or sending a message to the screen will immediately turn the back light back on again Heater By default the heater is in Automatic mode As the internal temperature of
36. allation is performed with it connected If removal is necessary follow the guidance in the previous sections with regard to removal and re fitting To install the cable into the RLC 1 Slacken the retention screw and remove the 9 Way D Type plug fitted to the Meteo socket on the rear of the RLC keypad 2 Remove the 2 screws holding the connector shell together and separate the two halves making sure that the cable gland inserts and retaining screw are not lost 3 Remove the blanking plug from the cable gland in base of the RLC and pass sufficient of the MetPak data cable through to make an easy connection with the unit At this stage no not tighten the cable gland 4 Using a small bladed screw driver carefully connect the pre prepared wires according to the following table DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE CREWS Black White Black Green T 1 x a Black Red ned No Connection Earth Wire 7 y Fit the connector into the shell as shown opposite with the cable glands and then the retaining screw 6 Refit the second half of the shell and replace screws 7 Crimp the 4mm Piggy Back connector supplied onto the earthing wire opposite 8 Fit the connector to the RLC and tighten the retaining screw by hand only 9 Fit the Piggy Back connector to the back panel earth bonding point and connect the earth lead to it 10 Re assemble the RLC and commission over Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 69 of
37. ame way To associate a Group of lights with a channel select Menu gt Radios gt UHF and then Setup over Follow the instructions to map a Group number to a channel Notes a By default all channels are set to activate Group 0 i e any channel will control any active wireless HeliLights b This is how you have been using the RLC amp Wireless HeliLight to date 5 5 5 SMS Direct Control In the same way that you can activate a channel by SMS you can activate a Group of HeliLights Example User turns on Group 2 HeliLights UO0000H2A Notes a This method does not require any mapping of Groups to Channels as it directly addresses the wireless lights b Both Group Channel mapping and direct addressing can be used simultaneously c Additional commands will be added to the SMS structure to allow more sophisticated programming of the lights Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 35 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 5 6 Setting up the UHF Transceiver Before using the RLC to operate Battery HeliLights it is necessary to both define the channel to HeliLight Group mapping and to test that the lights are operating correctly and that they are in range of the RLC Setting the Channel to Group Mapping This operation can be performed without any HeliLights To configure the mapping select F2 Setup and the screen centre will appear
38. and displays all of the relevant status registers from the VHF receiver Of importance to the operator are 1 That the status is OK 2 The Rssi level of the received signal 3 That the Frequency is as set and expected 4 That the Threshold level is as set and expected Once this command is invoked the receiver will be continuously re read every 1 second and the Rssi figure will be updated This is extremely useful in checking the installation aerials down feed etc and setting up the receiver Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 28 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 4 Setup GSM SMS Unit If the GSM receiver was on when Setup was selected then the screen will appear as follows Level 4 GSM Main Menu Setup Read GSM Unit Press soft keys for F1 Toggles the GSM radio On and Off Off Setup Read Exit Solid square indicates On Ei 1 0 F2 Selects the setup menu F3 Shows GSM module parameters Exit Leaves the menu with the GSM On or Off as at time of exit Setup Read GSM Unit Press soft keys for The Received Signal Takes up to 30 secs On Setup Read Exit Z B g Oo Strength Indicator Rssi Shows GSM signal Strength Setup Read GSM Unit Setup GSM Unit Unit Prass soft keys for Press soft keys for Of f Setup Read Exit Clock Nos Exit bis Ol D 20114 11 14 Type X9100 S W V1 14 Dated 4 8 2014 E m
39. any one time Confirmation of the Group number selected 5 in the above example Press F1 to begin the test Note that for testing the Channel Group mapping previous section is not relevant as the Group number is set just for the testing period At this point ensure that a HeliLight in Group selected is switched to On Steady HeliLight Manual refers Assuming that the HeliLight powered up in Manual Mode pressing F1 ON and F2 OFF will turn the HeliLight on and off Note that starting in Manual Mode when the first wireless On command is received the HeliLight will both enter Wireless Mode and turn the LEDs on When the wireless Off command is received the HeliLight LEDs will go off but the unit remain in Wireless Mode To revert to Manual Mode and perform other tests press F3 Next for test menu 2 over Level 5 Wireless Battery HeliLight Test F1 Issues Wireless On Command HelilLight Test 1 Press soft keys for on us Pra CEEX ES F2 Issues Wireless Off Command F3 Selects second Test Menu F4 Exit BHeliLight Test 2 Press soft keys for Walk Man Rest Exit Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 37 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 5 8 Testing the RLC HeliLight Link Test Menu 2 Walk Test This menu enables a walk test to be performed to determine that the HeliLights are in range and both set
40. are version 01 02 12 If Windows asks if the programme installed ok installed l click yes 13 Disconnect the USB cable 14 Reassemble the controller and turn on hen een areca 15 The controller will now be running the new software validated in Show Systems Data menu Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 60 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 12 Appendix 2 Secondary Current Sense Option PSU and Relay interface Boards fitted with Current sensors are an optional extra some markets and operators may require that as part of the operational validation the current in the lighting circuit is measured to ensure that the current flowing is as expected calibrated at the time of installation To achieve this the PSU and Relay interface Board has a non contact current measuring transducer for each circuit left Each transducer is capable and calibrated to measure AC currents up to 20A and the software is designed to detect this circuit current The inclusion of these measuring devices does not complicate the wiring other than requiring that a single conductor is passed through the hole in the centre of the device Note that current measuring cannot be performed on the circuit current if a contactor or other secondary switching device is used A simplified circuit daem is shown below for a single switched circuit with current sensing To 12V P
41. ator At any time when the channel s are active the Operator can terminate the timeout period turn the lights Off To do this 1 Press the CAN key 2 Enter the valid Operator PIN The timeout loop will be aborted and the system will return to the main menu Any other inputs or the wrong PIN will be ignored and the timeout continue Note that if the RLC is fitted with both VHF and GSM receivers and the Operator number has been entered the Operator will receive an SMS notification when a channel is de activated via the keypad as well as GSM Note that if a User has activated a channel s either by keypad or SMS they will not receive confirmation that the channel s have been de activated If used with a Mimic system the Mimic will always receive notification of de activation If an Agency number has been entered The Agency will always receive notification of de activation Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 12 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 2 Activation by GSM SMS If a channel is activated by an SMS see later section for format then the following screen will appear Access Via GSM Last on By User CH1 CH2 CH3 Timer n n 03 39 Note that additional SMS may be sent to the unit so that for example if channel 3 has already been turned on as above channels 1 and or 2 can then be also turned on Note that each SMS can t
42. bly Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 49 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 4 Installing the Base Unit Either by measurement or using the template in Appendix 1 mark out and drill and plug the surface to which the controller is to be fixed gt U UJ mm 4 off fixing holes in Fixing Holes 4 5mm dia 0 178 Maximum Screw Head Diameter 8 5mm 0 33 each corner Recommended Screw Size Metric M4 USA No 8 Enclosure Dimensions 250mm L 1 I l I l I I I I l l l l l l l I l I I I I l I I I l I If the fixing screws are not in a convenient position for the surface on which the controller is to be fixed then the use of rails frames or battens is recommended DO NOT DRILL HOLES THROUGH THE ENCLOSURE BASE The fixing screws are in the same position as the top cover retaining screws The maximum screw diameter is 4 5mm 0 178 and a maximum head diameter of 8 5mm 0 33 Recommended screw sizes are Metric M4 or USA No 8 of a suitable length and type for the surface Mount the base of the enclosure and ensure that the fixing screws are secure but do not over tighten as this could damage the enclosure and compromise the IP65 rating Once the base has been fitted the unit can be wired up next section Take particular care not to damage the Power Supply Unit Relay Driver boa
43. e channels In this example none are active open boxes and the Menu is available via the Function Key 4 below it In the screen on the right a Pilot has activated the system via VHF Channel 1 Ch1 is active and the system menu is unavailable until the predefined time out period The timeout period is shown in the lower right corner of the screen down counting every second 3 2 1 Entering Menu Mode To enter the Menu mode simply press the function key F4 In this paper all live options are shown PIN Security Check Enter PIN OOOO Solid CH1 CH2 CH3 Menu inactive buttons screens greyed out E Keypad entryis shown Bee You will be taken immediately to the PIN challenge screen above to enter your security PIN Note that the representation above is used consistently throughout the manual The FEC RLC adopts a set of simple but key principles in its mode of operation These principles which guide how the system works are outlined below Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 8 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 3 3 General The controller is designed to fail safe For example If power is lost at any time on resumption of power the controller will re start under the conditions it was in at the time of power failure If the VHF receiver had previously been set to inactive that is the state it will restart in There
44. e lights 1 RLC By associating a wireless Group of lights with channels of the RLC and then activating RLC channels as normal keypad VHF or SMS 2 SMS By sending specific text commands to the RLC which translates and transmits commands to the Group lights see attachment for details 3 Key Fob Using the three buttons Covered in HeliLight Manual Notes a There is no need to switch to Wireless Mode explicitly as this mode is automatically selected when a Wireless On command is issued b When a Wireless Off command is issued the LEDs will go off but the unit will remain in Wireless Mode c An explicit command to return to Manual Mode must be made d HeliLights will only respond to commands that are specifically addressed to their set Group Or e All commands that are addressed to Group 0 zero Examples a If there are two sets of lights set to Groups 0 and 5 and a command is sent to turn on Group 5 lights only Group 5 lights will respond b If there are two sets of lights set to Groups 0 and 5 and a command is sent to turn on Group 0 lights Group 0 AND Group 5 lights will respond Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 34 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 5 4 RLC Using Channels In the same way that different relays can be associated with different channels different Groups of HeliLights can be associated in exactly the s
45. ector PSU and Relay Interface Board DIN Rail mounted connector strips Customers may add additional items 3 Mains In Out Position of cable glands optional meteorological connector Notes 1 Live Brown Neutral Blue and Earth Green Yellow 4mm IMO DIN rail mounted connector strips are provided for customer wiring 2 Additional connectors can be added by the customer but pay particular attention to a Such connectors are often open on one side Care must be taken to ensure that the open side is always covered by its neighbour or end plate b The earth connector is fixed and grounded to the DIN rail by a central screw To move this connector slacken the central screw move as required and re tighten c he Earth connector provides the earth bonding connection to the controller d The connectors must be gently pushed tight against the PSU and Relay Interface Board to ensure that these items are prevented from sliding on the rail 3 The controller is fitted with a mains powered 12V Power Supply Unit PSU The installer must connect this to the incoming mains supply via the fuse provided using suitable 2 core cable 2x1mm 240V The PSU is double insulated and is not earthed 4 The relays are rated at 20A AC for a resistive load 5 If higher currents or highly inductive loads are to be switched by the controller the use of an external Contactor of the correct rating must be used Version 1 0 Is
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47. el to map to the relays 3 Click option selected Default Relay 1 shown 3Clk Ch1 Relays R 1 R 2 R 3 OTT On On F1 Pressed to de select Relay 1 F2 Pressed to select Relay 2 F3 Pressed to select Relay 3 V 3CIlk Ch1 Relays Outcome R 1 R 2 R 3 e S Pressing 3 VHF clicks or E Selecting Channel 1 Keypad or SMS Will turn on Relays R2 and R3 In the above example Ch1 or 3 Clicks will activate Relay 1 by default This has then been changed instead to activate Relays 2 and 3 This is a powerful facility for performing a variety of switching tasks Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 40 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 Setup Unit Menu There are three options available to the Operator 1 Set PIN numbers 2 Setup the System and 3 Show System Data Logs Sera Reads ari f Level 3 Setup Unit Menu Press soft keys for D F1 Selects PIN setup mode CIE mc E i F2 Selects system Data Logs F3 Selects system setup PIN Setup Show System Data Setup Unit Operation 0000 1111 9999 New Press soft keys for LCD Heater User Ops Mimic Exit Sys Logs Para Exit On Auto Sys Exit O L1 m O O Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 41 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 1 Setting PINs The Operator can set PINs for Users them
48. er Installation and Operation Manual The SMS is just as readable on older handsets but may require scrolling to read all of the message If the controller had failed to make the channel active then in this example it would read C1 Inactive If the controller has been configured to measure the channel current and validate that it is within limits then a message to this effect will be appended to the Ch n status line 4 9 Help SMS s Users the Operator FEC and the OEM can all request help screen s which give a summary of the commands available via SMS The request is User Type PIN e g U0000 Users Receive Help Menu 1 with the commands available to them Operators Receive Help Menus 1 and 2 the extended commands available to Operators FEC amp OEM Receive Help Menus 1 2 and 3 with the reserved commands available to FEC and OEM The screen shots below are of the three Help Menus RLC Help Menu 1 RLC Help Menu 2 RLC Help Menu 3 4 10 System Response To Others Every time that the controller changes state or makes a channel active or inactive at the Operators option the above message will also be sent to any or all of the following 1 Operator Receives all state changes to the controller 2 Agency An Operator agreed number that will receive operational changes only 3 Mimic The designated Mimic panel Examples 1 If the Operator turns the VHF radio receiver off only the Operator will recei
49. ere is no restriction as to who can use the VHF part of the controller If it is active and someone is on frequency they can operate it During this period the Menu option is not available but additional channels can be activated by pressing the microphone switch again Each time a channel is set the timeout period is reset Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 9 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 3 6 Keypad Operation If the controller is at the main menu level waiting for input or a channel s is already active pressing function button 1 2 or 3 will invoke the PIN password challenge which if successful will then turn on Channels 1 2 or 3 Only a User or Operator with the correct password can activate the system in this way During this period the Menu option is not available but additional channels can be activated by repeating the above action Each time a channel is set the timeout period is reset 3 Keypad Cancel If any channel has been set On via VHF GSM or keypad input the Operator can terminate the timeout period To do this 1 Press the CAN key 2 Enter Operator PIN The timeout loop will be aborted and the system will return to the main menu Any other inputs or the wrong PIN will be ignored and the timeout continue 3 8 GSM SMS Operation Operational activity is limited to the User and Operator only as follows Act
50. example SP 350V A typical installation would need 1 1 off aerial type e g D 777 2 1 off aerial mounting bracket 3 1 off Static Surge Protector e g type SP 350V 4 1 off link cable between aerial and SP 350V fitted with PL 259 plugs each end 5 50ohm down cable length type to suit installation see Over 6 1 off PL 259 plug to connect to SP 350V and 7 50ohm BNC Plug to connect to RLC Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 63 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual VHF Cable For a long run you may want to use RG213 cable this has an outside diameter of 10 3mm For a short run you may want to use RG58 cable this has an outside diameter of 4 99mm At the controller end you will need to terminate in a BNC plug which are available for both of the above When installing cable it is not just the diameter of the trunking but two areas are critical and the contractor should be aware 1 All cables are specified with a Minimum Bending Radius MBR Check the data sheet but this is usually a minimum of 10 times the diameter so for the RG213 above is 103mm 4 2 Kinking or twisting of the cable must be avoided If a cable is bent even when straightened out again the internal core will be permanently damaged and cause additional loss and unwanted signal reflections in the cable Customers are advised to make sure that 1 T
51. ft keys for Ops Agncy Mimic Exit L1 E B Operator Number 441234123456 OK Delete Keypad Function Keys CAN Cancels all entry 441234123456 CLR Cancels last entry ENT Accepts number Operator Number Ac Number Set Cleared 441234123456 In the above example the Operator number has been selected F1 The current Operator number is displayed middle left and in this case is blank as no previous number has been entered Note the number must be entered in the international format The required number is entered after the prompt part of the international dialling scheme Note in contrast to other screens the keypad CAN CLR and ENT keys are active If an error is made CLR can be used to backspace and correct To clear the entire entry and start over press CAN To accept the number press ENT The process for entering the Agency and Mimic numbers is exactly the same as for Operator Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 32 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 5 UHF Transceiver The RLC may be fitted with an 868MHz UHF modem transceiver for controlling local battery powered wirelessly controlled HeliLights This part of the system is not yet available for use in the USA and potentially other markets where the local radio licencing authority does not allow this part of the spectrum to be used for licence exemp
52. ght with shipping packaging Warranty Version 1 0 Issue 11 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 3 VHF PCL or GSM SMS or Keypad 118 to 137 MHz 25kHz 8 33kHz gt 90dBm Any channel within the Air Band BNC External remote mounted Not supplied Tri Band Operators choice subject to coverage Account recommended or pre pay SMA Connector for remote mounted aerial Supplied SMA Connector for remote mounted aerial Supplied IP65 general IP65 and vandal resistant 25 C to 50 C 25 C to 80 C ROHC Compliant except exempt items radios 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 5A 20mm Fuse 12V DC 10V 15V DC 12V DC 3 watts approx 240V AC 9 10W 12V DC 2 25 watts approx 240V AC 8 33W 12V DC 6 25 watts approx 240V AC 11 55W 12V DC 10 watts maximum DC AC 30 watts including optional winter heater 3 off 20A Relays 1 NO 1NC DIN rail mounting 3 off M16 Cable glands 10mm max cable diameter 8 Pin SWUM DIN connector M16 Cable gland Measurement of Secondary Circuit Current Height 11 280mm Depth 6 5 165mm Width 7 180mm ABS 2 5kg 5 5lbs 3 9kg 8 6lbs 2 years return to FEC excluding relays 06 February 2015 Page 57 of 72 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 8 Power Supply Unit Specification All specifications are manufacturer s data Manufacturer Meanwell
53. hannel 3 Inactive Meteorological reporting option fitted information to follow Time Date stamp of transmission in international format Controller Meteo ID Caution Meteo altitude not set Caution Wind Direction and Speed Barometric Pressure not sent as Meteo Altitude not set Temperature Dewpoint Relative Humiditv Time Date Stamp Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 19 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 8 System Response To User Meteorological Pack fitted Altitude Set The standard response is shown in the screen shot of an iPhone below if a MetPak is fitted and altitude is set Pressure information is sent if the meteorological station altitude is set Controller ID Event Number VHF Radio Active 122 8MHz Confirmation Channel 1 Active Confirmation Channel 2 Inactive Meteorological reporting option Confirmation Channel 3 Inactive fitted information to follow Time Date stamp of transmission in international format Controller Meteo ID Meteo altitude set I Caution Wind Direction and Speed Barometric Pressure sent as Meteo Altitude set Temperature Dewpoint Relative Humiditv Time Date Stamp Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 20 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 Us
54. he following SMS to the Controller UO000C1A Note all commands start with the user type in this case U for User in conjunction with the PIN this forms part of the security validation Next the PIN number is sent 0000 followed by the required action In our example we have asked for Channel 1 to be made Active turned ON Note that lower case can be used for the C and the A and that all commands follow the same format next pages If the SMS is correct right syntax correct PIN the controller will carry out that task Turning the channel off again is UO000c1n The User has asked for Channel T to be made Negative turned OFF Example 2 Multiple Channel On and Off To turn the lights ON the User sends the following SMS to the Controller UO000C231A The User and PIN are as above In this example we have asked for Channels 1 2 and 3 to be made Active turned ON Turning the channel off again is UO000c12n The User has asked for Channels 1 and 2 to be made Negative turned OFF Note that in the above example 1 The channel numbers do not have to be entered in order and 2 A different number of channels can be turned on and off In the example above channel 3 would remain on until the end of the timeout period or it was turned off individually oee section 7 10 for Help Menus Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 14 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 e LO A mm E Oo ES C
55. heir contractor is experienced in installing and terminating such cables 2 The cable ways ducts trunking etc allow for easy bends that exceed the MBR and provide good support 3 The installation work is closely monitored Their installer performs a TDR Time VA Domain Reflectometry test and presents this as part of his certification of installation the TDR test will both demonstrate that the cable has not been damaged and provide you with a reference document for future audits or checks Waterproof connection box E a Drip Loop Conduit or clipped down feed A Building or Mast SS DT CC Installation The diagram to the right gives a suggested general layout for an aerial installation Your installer will be able to advise on the details specific to your installation Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 64 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 14 4 UHF Aerial If the RLC has been specified with a UHF interface to control Battery HeliLights then the enclosure will be wired for the external UHF aerial supplied with the unit and an external SMA connector provided on the base of the enclosure Version V3 The internal wiring of the unit is as below Warwick Wireless X9100 M Moduie SiIMCom SIMSOO Tri band UHF Aerial Socket on side of keypad enclosure Note that
56. ion user Operator commen Obtain Status ESNE All service requests require a correct PIN Turn Turn Channel s ON Turn Channel s ON Turn Channel s OFF Note a User can turn a channel OFF only if they previously turned it ON An Operator can always turn channels OFF irrespective of who turned it ON Tum VHF RadioOwo f Mf Set User Operator and 4 Mimic PINS Obtain Meteorological data Only with optional Meteorological package Confirm Meteorological Units Vf Change Meteorological Units o a e g wind speed from knots to mph Obtain Help Menu A User receives 1 text of help the Operator 2 covering the extended commands available Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 10 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 Normal Operation 4 1 Activation by VHF When operating normally the screen will typically show the following left The screen provides all of the essential information to s how the status of the system VHF BH On 122 800MHz VHF BM On 122 800MHz GSM BM On CEN EE On CD H 1 CH1 CH2 CH3 Menu CH1 CH2 CH3 Menu m m m IE n n E E In this case Indicating that both VHF and GSM are ON but that no channel is active As soon as a VHF signal is detected on frequency the screen will immediately change to that on the right indicating 1 Carrier Detect CD activity During a 5 second period a de facto standard for Pilot Controlled
57. kHz Channel Setting Channel setting is as above and the same checking applied but to the full 6 digits The international channel convention for 8 33kHz provides 16 channels per 100kHz of bandwidth and as a consequence not all channels are available In the above example 134 810 is valid but 134 815 is not Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 26 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 3 2 Setup VHF Receiver Advanced There are currently three menu options to 1 Set the sensitivity of the VHF receiver threshold detection level this is analogous to a squelch on earlier systems 2 Set the minimum period of the Pilot Clicks presses of the Push To Talk PTT button which will trigger the system and 3 Read the radio parameters in real time This is an essential part of the setup process i SC PUDEVHE NAT D d i Level 5 VHF Setup Advanced Menu Pressisort En ur ue F1 Selects VHF Signal Strength Threshold Sens Click Tech Exit F2 Selects Period of Pilot Clicks F3 Reads the VHF receiver The Received Signal Strength Indicator Rssi F1 amp F2 Increase or Decrease the values Is updated every second to allow signals F3 Saves the value displayed to be measured F4 Quits without change F4 Exits Status OK Rssi 093 Frequency 134 808MHz Teele 3 07 2 RCal T1T23 H W V02 S W VO5 Exit
58. l 7 MetPak Test Utility a Continuously reads from MetPak Press F4 to Exit Takes up to 10 secs Takes up to 10 secs Takes up to 10 secs No MetPak found MetPak Data Error Wind 030 012Knots Temp 20 Press 1013hP Exit O Ex bESLUI Exit O Screen is as above if Screen is as above if Screen is as above if no MetPak feed is found and MetPak feed is found but MetPak feed is found dstscteasmiccemnted data stream is OK Press F4 to Exit mE i Note units are the default Press F4 to Exit may take a second or values and pressure may take a second or two to respond tw to respond uncorrected for altitude P Press F4 to Exit If no MetPak is detected the screen will show No MetPak Found If a MetPak is found but there is a data error then the screen will show MetPak Data Error If the MetPak is found and the data is good the screen will show Wind OXX OYY Knots Temp ZZ Press ABCDhP Note that these are a sub set of the full report and in the default units of the MetPak Press Exit to return to the main Meteo Menu Using other sources of data local meteorological reports hand held instruments etc confirm that the readings are as expected NB The pressure reading is the raw pressure reading from the MetPak uncorrected for the station altitude Refer to previous sections of the manual to ensure that the units and altitude are set correctly Using a GSM phone and with the RLC at the main menu text the RLC f
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61. ller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 3 2 The Main Screen The top menu is not really a menu at all but rather the main status display page with two main options 1 select the menu or 2 directly activate a Channel By default the screen remains lit all of the time To save power particularly useful in battery powered installations the LCD screen back light can be set to Auto in which case it goes out 30 seconds after the last key was pressed or the screen was refreshed To re activate the backlight simply momentarily touch any key and the screen will light up for another 30 seconds During an Active Period when the controller has been commanded to turn on the lights the screen is regularly updated with a down count to the end of the Active Period and so the screen remains on See section on system setup The screen provides all of the essential information to show the status of the system VHF BN On 122 800MHz Access Via VHF GSM BM On Last on By Pilot CH1 CH2 CH3 Menu CH1 CH2 CH3 Timer m O n lil n LJ 00 19 The screen on the left is showing the following Line 1 The VHF receiver is ON shown by both the filled box and the word On and the operating frequency is shown in this example a US UNICOM frequency Line 2 The GSM receiver is ON shown by both the filled box and the word On Line 3 Is the legend and functional description of the function keys Line 4 Indicates the status of th
62. ly undamaged e There are no signs of overheating e The wiring switches and fuses that power the unit are all working as expected Basic Operational Checks Ensure that e The PSU Status LEDs are as follows e 12 0V Lit e 5 0V Lit e 3 3V Lit e he LCD back light comes on when a key is pressed e he controller responds correctly to keypad inputs Basic Power Checks In the event that neither of the above works e solate the power and remove the front cover e Visually check that all of the cable are fitted correctly e He apply power and observe determine if LEDs on PSU and Relay board are lit see earlier section e If so are the LEDs in the back of the Keypad enclosure lit If all of the above are OK but the LCD is still not backlit and the keypad does not work there is a fault that requires the unit to be returned for repair Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 59 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 11 Appendix 1 Software Updater The FEC RLC can be updated with new software in updater Situ To install software version 01 02 To update the software requires a Windows PC and a jin USB cable with type A plug one end and type B the other The installer requires neither software nor drivers to be installed on your PC the standard Windows HID drivers already installed are used Software
63. n Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 38 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 6 Output Setup Menu There are two options for controlling the output relays 1 Setting the time out following activation by either the VHF receiver or via the keypad 2 Mapping the relays that are activated as a consequence of the input from the VHF or GSM receivers or the keypad Level 3 Setup Output Test F1 Selects Keypad VHF Timeout period eus pos ich x F2 Selects Relay logic setting F3 Selects Relay Test mode Output Setup Test Press soft keys for Test Relays Circuits F1 F3 select Relays 1 3 OK Current 100 20mA Clicks Chan vs Relay Chl Ch2 Ch3 3Clk S5SCIk 7Cik Exit N N O Activation Timeout On Period 01M Incr Decr Quit Quit O N Timeout Channel Clicks Use F1 F3 to increase Relay Mapping or decrease the timeout Period Quit or Save new value 5 6 1 Timer The timer option allows the time out period to be set in the range 1 to 60 minutes with a default setting of 15 minutes Changes are made simply using the F1 amp F2 keys and then either quitting or saving when happy with the new value 5 6 2 Testing the Relays and Circuits Each Relay and circuit can be tested in turn After initial installation tests this is the first function that should be performed Relays are tested from the same screen Initially all
64. nd Operation Manual 5 3 1 Setup VHF Receiver Basic The Setup VHF Receiver menu enables 1 The VHF receiver to be turned On and Off also available to Operators via SMS 2 The operating frequency of the controller to be set to any channel in the VHF Airband in the range a 118 000 136 975MHz with 25kHz channel spacing V1 Receiver or b 118 000 136 990 with 8 33kHz amp 25kHz channel spacing V2 receiver 3 Select further setup advanced options N Level 4 VHF Main Menu Setup VHF Receiver a e dS e A ERE F1 Toggles the VHF radio On and Off Off Freq Adv Exit Solid square indicates On F2 Allows any Airband frequency to be set V1 Receivers supports 25kHz Channel Spacing as shown V2 Receivers supports 8 33 25kHz Setup VHF Receiver Channel Spacing Prass soft keys for Off Freq Adv Exit F3 Selects the VHF sub menu z z z Exit Leaves the menu with the VHF On or Off as at time of exit Setup VHF Receiver Frequency 122 800MHz Setup VHF Advanced Press soft keys for 25 kHz Spacing Press soft keys for On ren ae 2 NEP 2S CM Freq 1063 CCIH Sens Click Tech Exit O O O O lt Can gt Cancel lt Clr gt New B oO O O Note that the VHF radio is toggled On Off using F1 and is set in that state when exiting the menu using F4 Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 25 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 3
65. nds on the screen intuitively guide the user through the various steps The key features of the interface are shown left LCD Screen Common Layout Line 1 indicates the menu level Eh n EE Ss SM On Line 2 provides instruction mall E LS Menu FEBEN F Line 3 Indicates the Function Keys function Line 4 identifies the keys and their status Function Keys 1 4 left to Right Data Entry Keypad In the example to the left The 1 line indicates VHF Radio on 122 800MHz The 2 line indicates GSM Radio on The 3 line confirms the function of each key The 4 line represents the Function Keys Note that in some menus the boxes in the 4 line also give the current status of that function For example in the Test Output O P test mode the relays can be set and unset individually As they change state the squares change from open to solid to indicate the active state Note that in some menus more information is provided and hence the exact layout above not followed The approach is the same and where there are differences instructions provided F4 usually marked Exit returns to the previous level in the menu and in many screens accepts the conditions set in that menu If Marked Quit then that screen is discarded before return Repeatedly pressing F4 will bring you back to the main menu Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 7 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Contro
66. o be in the range 01 31 but does not check against the month which is entered in the same way again being checked to be in a valid range of 01 12 Once the month has been correctly entered you are prompted for the year The system pre fills the Century 20 and accepts all years from 13 99 On completion of the above there is a screen to confirm the date with the same options as before Pressing F1 accepts the date time and sets the clock Confirmation that the clock has been set is displayed for a short period before returning to the main menu Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 31 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 4 3 Set GSM Numbers The system can store three numbers 1 Operator Ops This is the number of the Owner Operator It is very important to enter this number as a report will be sent to it every time there is a system change e g turn the VHF radio on or off or an operational activity on the system e g turn on the lights 2 Agency This number which is optional is the number to which only operational reports are sent This can be any third party that the Operator wishes to keep informed of activity without the bother of having to manually alert them 3 Mimic This number which is optional is the number to which only operational reports to allow remote monitoring and alerting of channel activation Set Phone Numbers Press so
67. of the relays are off and the screen will appear as that at the top right Selecting F1 F2 and F3 activates Relays 1 3 respectively If the relay operates properly the coil current second row should indicate 100 20mA and the open box become a filled box The relay can also be heard engaging and disengaging If the optional secondary circuit current measuring transducer is being used see installation section then the current flowing in the circuit will be shown in Amps not shown Later versions of the software may include the option to register the correct value during installation and use it as part of the secondary safety validation process Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 39 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 6 8 Relays Setting which relays respond to inputs By default the following mapping exists between inputs and relays set VHF 3 Clicks Relay 1 5 clicks Relay 2 and 7 Clicks Relay 3 Keypad Ch1 channel 1 Relay 1 Ch2 Relay 2 and Ch3 Relay 3 GSM Ch1 channel 1 Relay 1 Ch2 Relay 2 and Ch3 Relay 3 Using this option allows any combination of relays to be mapped to these inputs Note If no relays are selected the unit will not enter the timeout period Clicks Chan vs Relay D Ch1 Ch2 TE 4 Level4 Map Relays to Channels Clicks sper a a E aie l u Use F1 F3 to select which O 1 O 1 chann
68. one on the same network as that intended for the controller is used to check the signal strength quality in the intended location 6 2 Things you will need Before starting the installation ensure that you have at least the following items in addition to those required for the rest of the installation 1 A No 2 Philips PH2 or No 2 Pozidrive PZ2 screwdriver to open the main enclosure 2 A No Oor 1 Philips PH1 2 or No 1 Pozidrive PZ1 screwdriver to access SIM cover 3 The SIM standard size not mini or micro that you will be using You will need to know the number to call it but the controller does not need to know 4 Fixing screws and wall plugs as required 6 3 Preparing for Installation Lay the controller on its back on a clean soft surface at least twice the width of the unit and undo the four corner retaining screws note these screws are captive and do not need to be fully removed Gently lift the front of the enclosure away from the base and lay face down to the left of the base unit Be careful not to strain the cables as this could cause permanent damage Disconnect the following cables from the keypad enclosure 1 Main power and relay controller ribbon cable 2 VHF BNC Aerial cable and 3 Meteorological pack connection cable if fitted Note 1 and 3 may have retaining screws Use a PH1 2 or PZ2 screwdriver to remove and use a small amount of Loctite 248 Medium Strength thread locking compound on re assem
69. or its status The Meteorological data will be appended to the text in the chosen units and corrected for station altitude if entered Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 48 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 Installation Installation of the FEC Remote Lighting Controller must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician with full authority to undertake work in the safety critical environment of a helipad It is recommended that a formal Statement of Works Standard Operating Procedure or similar is created and used for the initial installation and testing and all subsequent test and maintenance activities to ensure the safety of the installation and personnel 6 1 Locating the Controller The controller should be located in a secure location that is easy for operational staff to access the keypad and screen and appropriate for the aerials mains and circuit wiring The enclosure is intended for wall mounting and with suitable rails or adaptors can be frame or pole mounted Appendix 6 has a full size template for the mounting holes Although the enclosure is IP65 rated a sheltered location is recommended Keep in mind that the controller will need 1 Mains electricity supply and connection to the circuits to be controlled 2 An external VHF aerial connected and 3 An external GSM aerial Supplied It is recommended that a mobile cell ph
70. ow for guidance If the cable does have to be withdrawn release the lock nut fully and withdraw all of the cable gland clamp components The order of activity is 1 Open the box lid olacken the cable gland note leave the blanked one Pass sufficient cable through the gland to allow easy connection Fit each of the wires in the correct position in the connector e Note it is much easier to push the connector fully home and then fit the wires as described on the previous page Either fit a crimp eye to the screen wire or make a loop as shown in photo and attach to the Grounding screw and re tighten Double check that all wires are secure by gently pulling each in turn He tighten the cable gland sufficiently to make a seal Refit the box lid and re tighten screws oecurely mount the MetPak and ensure it is level and facing north BOY Y YT 9 5 2 E Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 68 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 15 6 Signal Cable Enclosure Version 3 For Version 3 enclosures the MetPak is supplied with 30m of 3 pair screened Belden type 9503 or similar data cable and has been terminated and installed at the MetPak end and fully tested before shipment The RLC end has been prepared ready for installation Unless absolutely necessary it is strongly recommended that the data cable is not separated from the MetPak but that the inst
71. rd and Relays during the installation of cables In anticipation that many installations will only require two cables to be fitted one of the cable glands is fitted with a nylon plug to ensure integrity of the enclosure if only two cables are required To use this gland simply remove the plug If replacing do not over tighten as this may permanently damage the gasket 6 5 Installing the GSM aerial The GSM aerial is shipped attached to in the outer packaging Carefully remove it from the plastic bag and screw onto the external aerial connector Do not over tighten as this may permanently damage the aerial or socket but ensure it is fully home Be careful when handling the front panel to ensure that the aerial is not damaged Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 50 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 6 Electrical Installation It is recommended that mains cables are fixed first to avoid damage to aerial or signal cables If the FEC RLC is to be operated from a mains power supply it must be connected to the supply using a fused double pole isolator The controller has a maximum power consumption of 30watts so if the supply is only powering the controller the switched circuits being separate then a 5 Amp fuse should be used If the same supply is to be used both to power the controller and the switched circuits then the cable switch and fuse rating need
72. re reading is the raw pressure reading from the MetPak uncorrected for the station altitude Refer to earlier sections of the manual to ensure that the units and altitude are set correctly Using a GSM phone and with the RLC at the main menu text the RLC for its status The Meteorological data will be appended to the text in the chosen units and corrected for station altitude if entered Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 70 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 16 Appendix 6 Mounting Template The template below is at a scale of 1 1 if this document is printed on A4 paper or US Letter and no scaling options are used e g do NOT use the printing option scale to fit End of Document
73. re three main setup areas Radios Output Relays and System In the following sections we will go through each of these areas in turn To aid navigation within this document the radio cell phone HeliLight and chip images are used to represent the VHF Radio GSM Radio UHF Radio and System respectively VHF Radio UHF Radio Battery HeliLight Controller GSM Radio Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 23 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 3 Radios Menu There can be up to 3 radios in the system 1 VHF Airband receiver 2 GSM Tri band transceiver and 3 UHF Wireless modem for controlling battery lights HeliLights Not available in USA Each of the radios has its own menus The main radio menu is as follows Setup Radio Modules Level 3 Setup Radios Menu e 9c RE M e There are three main setup areas Z Z Z VHF Airband VHF radio GSM GSM Mobile Cell radio UHF UHF radio controller of Battery HeliLights These symbols will be used In subsequent sections to aid menu navigate Setup VHF Receiver Setup Read GSM Unit UHF Wireless Light Press soft keys for Press soft keys for Press soft keys for Off Ered Ada Exit Off Setup Read Exit Test Setup Exit E L1 L1 L1 EI O O O O E O Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 24 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation a
74. rol lights or with additional meterological sensors to provide richer monitoring and reporting both by helipad operators and other agencies All of these features are under the full and secure control of the owner operator and are the basic building blocks on which future FEC developments will be built Remote Lighting Controller Systems Architecture FEC Remote Lighting Controller Type PORE input 1 14 1DUN AC thee UV OC m Local Monitoring g amp Control We _ Battery Wireless Lighting Control Fixed Lighting Control and and Monitoring Monitoring Weather Information Data Logging Charging NB Battery Wireless 868MHz UHF not available in the USA 915MHz version in development Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 6 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 3 Principles of Operation 3 14 Keypad and LCD Display Overview The FEC RLC is fully configurable via the front panel keypad and screen All setup test and monitoring of the controller is carried out via the front panel keypad and LCD display many commands also possible remotely via SMS see later section There are no controls inside the case The menus are arranged in an hierarchical structure with a consistent presentation format and key operation Extensive use is made of the 4 Function Keys above the main 16 key keypad and in conjunction with changing lege
75. s e Wireless Battery HeliLight control not in USA 1 2 Part Numbers Standard Equipment Combined VHF and SMS Unit VHF Only Unit SMS Only Unit HP0656 HP0657 HP0658 Optional Extras Remote Mimic Panel Meteorological Station secondary Circuit Current Measurement HP0655 HP0659 HPTBC FEC and Interleader Ltd have a policy of continuous product improvement and reserve the right to change specifications of products See website for latest details Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 5 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 2 Architecture of Remote Lighting Controller Effective operator or pilot control of Helipad Lighting is critical to the safe operation of an installation and traditional Radio Pilot Controlled Lighting PCL solutions using the VHF radio is a tried and trusted method Now there is a new way to control your lighting and peripheral circuits using FEC s new Remote Lighting Controller RLC which integrates both traditional VHF PCL and adds SMS control and monitoring with the option of automatic weather reporting wind speed direction temperature dew point and pressure right from your helipad FEC s Remote Lighting Controller sits at the heart of a monitoring and control capability bringing together for the first time remote lighting control helipad weather and system reporting The architecture can be used simply to cont
76. selves and the Mimic panel EE Level 4 PIN change menu 0000 1111 9999 New i e F1 Selects User PIN setup mode User Ops Mimic Exit yy z i ce n fe Selects Mimic Example Operator User Mimic the same Warning As Operator ensure that you note your new PIN number or you will be locked out of your own system FEC can remotely reset for you PIN Setup Av Jr v EN He Wik MS eB E New User Ops Mimic Exit L1 L1 O 1 The above example shows how the Operator can reset their own PIN Note the warning about forgetting the Operator PIN you will be locked out of your own system and only have User privileges until reset If an Operator does lock themselves out FEC will be able to remotely reset Entering a new PIN is also possible via SMS Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 42 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 2 Show System Information A number of configuration and system data are held and updated by the system This information is available through this menu Level 4 Display system information Show System Data Press soft keys for bun F1 Shows system build data wi su dec ie Rus Hee Vos ido F2 Shows system logs F3 Shows system parameters Information is shown for 5 seconds and then returns to menu Remote Light Control System ID FECOOO00 PSU Volt
77. shows VHF and GSM status pg s CH2 CHS Menu VHF is On with Frequency 122 800MHz set a d GSM is Active All of the soft keys are active F1 F2 or F3 select a channel to be activated F4 selects the main menu PIN Security Check Enter PIN OOOO CHi CH2 CH3 Menu O O Ly Access Via Keypad Setup Control Unit Last on By Operator Note Press soft keys for Radios OJP Sys Exit CH1 CH2 CH3 Timer E oO Oo 00 538 When channels have been activated the legend changes To show which are on Warning Once the Menu Mode is selected the system no longer monitors the VHF or GSM receivers and will not respond to remote commands All setups should be performed when it is known that no movements requiring the lighting controller are required 0 0O 1 Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 22 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 2 Setup Control Menu Once the correct PIN has been entered the Setup menu is entered SSS Tae Level 2 Setup Menu BU SLE LARA BIEN The main menu options are Radios O P Sys Exit i o o o Z F1 Set up and test the radios F2 Set up and test the output relays F3 Set up and monitor system variables Setup Radio Modules Output Setup Test Setup Read Unit Press soft keys for Press soft keys For Press soft keys for VHF GSM UHF Exit Time Logic Test Exit PINs Logs Setup Exit O O O N M N N O O O O 1 There a
78. sue 11 06 February 2015 Page 53 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 10 Basic Wiring Diagram No secondary current sense A simplified circuit diagram is shown below for a single switched circuit NB To allow the lights to be operated in the event of a unit failure it is strongly recommended that a mains by pass switch is incorporated into the circuit by a qualified electrician 2 j A2 I ra 1 IPE 4 3 Qs 2 8 A2 q M FIAT 1 oe TEE 4Q Q3 2 8 A2 I FIAT l1 ce BE 4Q OK To 12V PSU WARNING Unit must be installed by a competent electrical engineer Mains In To Circuit Notes 1 The 5A fuse in the DIN rail holder is for fusing the feed to the 12V PSU only 2 Installers can add additional DIN rail mounting Live Neutral and Earth terminals 3 DIN Rail mounting fuse holders may also be added 4 If additional items are added to the rail follow the instructions below 5 Secondary circuit load characteristics may require an external contactor DIN Rail Mounted Items DIN rail mounting terminals etc generally snap onto the rail with plastic clips either side The Earth terminal has grips onto the rail which are metal connected to the terminal block to earth the rail and actuated by the middle screw of three To add terminal blocks a Slacken the middle screw of the earth block and slide it down
79. t operation of this type 5 5 1 HeliLight Modes For wireless enabled HeliLights there are essentially four operating modes 1 and 2 covered in the HeliLight manual Wireless Flashing Special Function Operates at the colour and intensity of Performs the flashing or special function Manual Flashing Special of rotary switch SW2 at the colour and intensity set on SW1 Operates at the colour and intensity Performs the flashing or special function 4 Wireless Flashing Special wirelessly selected at the colour and intensity wirelessly selected Notes a The main HeliLight On Off On switch selects between 1 amp 2 and 3 amp 4 b All HeliLights belong to a Group defined by rotary switch SW3 or if there is no group switch to Group O zero c When in Wireless Mode the Blue LED bottom of the PCB will illuminate Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 33 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 5 2 Default HeliLight Modes The following are the default settings Steady or Manual or f Function Steady Medium Green 2 Flashing Special Sunset Switching 4 Flashing Special Sunset Switching Notes a The unitis delivered in Manual Mode b Issuing the wireless restore command will restore the wireless defaults in 3 amp 4 above 5 5 3 Commanding the HeliLights Wirelessly For Users Operators there are three ways of wirelessly operating th
80. td 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 14 Appendix 4 Aerials and Cables 14 1 Mains Cables Switches and Fuses No external mains cables switches or fuses are supplied with the RLC It is the responsibility of the owner installer to ensure that the installation is carried out in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the installation and that it meets all of the relevant local regulations 14 2 GSM Aerial The RLC is supplied with a GSM aerial which must be attached to the socket on top or base of the unit Enclosure V1 or remotely mounted Enclosure V2 onwards For the top mounted stub aerial ensure that it is a secure fit but do not over tighten The remote GSM aerial is supplied with suitable coax cable fitted with an SMA connector An aerial extension cable may be used but to avoid undue cable losses keep the cable as short as possible total max 10m 14 3 VHF Aerial The RLC is not supplied with any of the VHF aerial components required Inventory For installations with good signal strength a simple mag mount whip antenna example upper right Aviator 2 WSM 225 maybe all that is required It is recommended that a higher gain antenna is used A pole mounted air band aerial example lower right Diamond D 777 This should be specified and installed by an experienced aerial installer You are strongly recommended to fit a Static Surge Protector into the down feed
81. tted No Altitude Set 19 4 8 System Response To User Meteorological Pack fitted Altitude Set 20 5 E05 c dines 21 4 10 System Response To Others ssssessisssssessseseeeenn nennen nennen nnns n ns nnai nnns n arant nnn nnns 21 5 System Setup and Configuration ssssssesssssssssesseee eene nnnnnnaa nnn nnns sss nna a nnn nnns sss n aan nnn nnns 22 5 1 Bites cEIU IUM 22 5 2 Set p SA S 23 5 9 alele cai gE MENT R 24 5 3 1 Setup VHF Receiver BaSIC cccccccccccssseeceeccaeeeecececauueeeeessauseeeeeseeaaeeeessauaeeeeesseaaeeeeesseageeeessaaaees 25 5 3 2 Setup VHF Receiver Advanced ccccccccsseeeeecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeceeeseeseaeaeeeeeeeessesaaaeeeeeeesssaaesss 27 5 4 Setup GSM SMS Uhit acies eseesseseseesusccasnnantesuuk anc a ana Y YR y RR OA P RRTRY Y Ks SUAE RR AN KR RR 4E g SR aRRa Ra R P gen ga ads 29 5 4 1 SU SI M T n 30 5 4 2 ze uEeuq 31 5 4 3 Set GSM B Ver RRRRRRRR m 32 5 5 UHF Transceiver ccccccccssseccccessccccesecccsuseeecseseeecseseeeseugeeessagececsaueceeseuseeeseagecessauseeessueeeessseeeessaneessaeees 33 5 5 1 He
82. urn 1 or 3 channels on or off at one time If a User has activated the channel with the correct User PIN then the User can turn it off again To avoid a situation where a User has finished with the lights but not turned them off the Operator can also turn the lights off even though it was a user who turned them on The Owner must be absolutely sure that the situation is safe for the lights to be turned off 4 2 1 SMS Commands and Response User As a User with the correct PIN you can 1 Check the status of the system 2 Check meteorological units set 3 Obtain meteorological data if optional meteorological package is fitted 4 Turn channels On 5 Turn channels Off 6 Obtain a User help menu 4 2 2 SMS Commands and Response User As an operator with the correct PIN you can 1 Perform the User functions above 2 Turn the VHF Radio On Off 3 Set new User Operator and Mimic PINs 4 Change the reporting units of the Meteorological unit 5 Obtain both the User and Operator help menus N N CU Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 13 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 2 8 User Example A User of the system has been given the GSM cell phone number of the controller and the current PIN in this case the default User PIN is 0000 and wishes to turn on channel 1 Example 1 Single Channel On and Off To turn the lights ON the User sends t
83. ve confirmation of that If a User Turns the lights on via SMS the User Operator Agency and Mimic numbers will all be sent the appropriate system response Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 21 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 System Setup and Configuration 5 1 User Access Menu Pressing Menu on the main menu first brings up a PIN challenge menu to determine which type of user is accessing the system since each can perform different functions There are five types of User defined in the system 1 User A person granted permission to perform certain commands 2 Ops The Owner Operator of the facility 3 Mimic The remote control monitoring panel not entered via keypad 4 FEC Technical staff from FEC 5 OEM The Original Equipment Manufacturer Each type of user has a PIN access code and can perform a variety of configuration and other tasks on the system Using the numeric PIN code enter the 4 number PIN code As each number is pressed it replaces the relevant box until four numbers are entered NB As an additional security measure if numbers are not entered within 5 seconds of each other the screen times out and returns to the main menu Also if the wrong code is given this is advised and a return made to the main programme VHF E On 122 800MHz Level 1 Main Screen GSM On Main screen
84. w Exit 0O E 0O O T 0O L1 Meteo Parameters Next pages Restore Factory Defaults This option puts the configuration back to the factory default The default values are listed in the appendix WARNING All entered telephone numbers radio settings etc will be lost Unit ID A four digit number between 0000 and 9999 can be entered to identify this unit This identifier is prefixed to all outgoing SMS messages to identify the source Version 1 0 Issue 11 06 February 2015 Page 45 of 72 Interleader Ltd 2015 FEC Remote Lighting Controller HP0656 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 7 5 Meteo Setup Units The Meteo option allows the height of the meteorological station to be defined and to cater for the wide variety of parameters used worldwide the units the meteorological data will be presented in to be set The Meteorological instrument pack MetPak includes sensors to measure Wind direction and speed Temperature Dew Point Relative Humidity and Pressure The pressure reading assumes that the sensor is at 0 feet AMSL Before the unit is used and report pressure information the height of the sensor above or below mean sea level must be entered into the unit It is also necessary to confirm what units the system will report in Level 6 Setup Meteo Settings Press soft keys for Y ud F1 Selects Meteo altitude setting 2 Rcx F2 Selects Meteo parameter settings O L1 L1 L1 Vs F3 Selects the Test Utility

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